You said " I think PN's comment to SP about there being no one in charge at Vivitar to even contact supports that premise."

I disagree, what PN said was there was no contact at present time.But via legal channel they are going to get responsible party (SAKAR) and thats takes time.

As you see in article SAKAR is going to use well priced flash units

digital camera for mass retail channel. and thats EDIG technology inside.